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Research shows that 70% of organizations are expected to implement low-code or no-code solutions in 2025, growing from 25% in 2020.
Source: Gartner
*Estimated price
Businesses use no-code development platforms for various reasons such as:
- Prototyping a new idea or product
- automating processes or workflows
- building an application
- automating simple tasks
- building a website.
However, finding the right solution to suit the needs of organizations is not easy as there are so many no-code software solutions in the market. That is why we have compiled this article to inform business leaders about the capabilities and features of no-code tools and their market presence and capabilities along with a list of top vendors in the market.
What is a no-code development platform?
A no-code development platform is a software application that provides a visual development environment for users, often non-programmers or business users, to design and build applications without the need to write code.
Popularity of no-code development tools “Does no-code replace developers?” brings up the question of However, no-code software was created as a business solution to complement core and enterprise solutions that require no technical knowledge or coding capabilities and can be used by non-technical users who are often Citizens are referred to as developers.
This technology democratizes application development by bridging the technical need and practical performance divide. The no-code approach enables companies to adapt and evolve quickly, allowing non-technical staff to participate in the development process.
Source: McKinsey
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Top 7 No-Code Software Solutions
When determining the vendors to examine in our research, we narrowed down our vendor list based on a few criteria. We used B2B reviews and number of employees to estimate a company’s market presence because these parameters are public and verifiable.
Therefore, we set some boundaries to focus our work on the top companies in terms of market presence, among which are selected firms:
- 500+ employees
- 200+ reviews across review platforms including G2, Trustradius, Capterra
- at least one Fortune 500 reference
The following companies meet these criteria:
1- Composition
2- Airtable
3- Service Now App Engine
4- Salesforce Platform
5- QuickBase
6- Jotform Apps
7- Microsoft Power Apps
We analyzed vendors in terms of market presence and advertisements (eg, free trials and pricing). For example, you can sort Table 1 by ease of use.
| vendors | free Trial | free version | worth | Ease of use * (out of 10) | Overall Rating* (out of 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| creation | Available | Available | Starts at $25 per user / month | 9 | 4.6 |
| airtable | Available | Available | Starts at $10 per user / month *billed annually |
8.9 | 4.6 |
| Service Now App Engine | Available | Not Applicable | not provided | 8.8 | 4.5 |
| salesforce platform | Available | Not Applicable | Starts at $25 per user / month *billed annually |
8.2 | 4.4 |
| quickbase | Available | Not Applicable | Starts at $35 per user / month *billed annually |
8.7 | 4.4 |
| jotform apps | Available | Available | Starts at $34 per user / month *billed annually |
9.2 | 4.7 |
| Microsoft Power Apps | Available | Not Applicable | Starts at $5 per user / app / month | 7.8 | 4.1 |
Here, we also analyzed the capabilities and features of no-code software. As all vendors offer workflow automation and app building capabilities, we did not include these in the table. For example, you can sort Table 2 by integration possibilities.
| vendors | workflow automation | app building | Customizable UI | AI/ML model | integration | offline functionality | Security | customer support | Support quality* (out of 10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| creation | Available | Available | Available | Available | WebSocket, OAuth, SOAP, REST, OData, LDAP, WebAPI | Available | ISO/IEC 27001:2013, HIPAA,GDPR | phone support 24/7 (Live Representative) talk |
9.1 |
| airtable | Available | Available | Available | Not Applicable | rest, webapi | Not Applicable | SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001 | talk | 8.7 |
| Service Now App Engine | Available | Available | Available | Available | relax soap | Available | ISO 27001, SOC2 | phone support 24/7 (Live Representative) |
8.6 |
| salesforce platform | Available | Available | Available with paid add-ons | Available | Rest API, Soap API, Bulk API, Pub/Sub API | Not Applicable | ISO 27018:2019, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3 | phone support talk |
8.3 |
| quickbase | Available | Available | Available with paid add-ons | Available | rest, HTTP | Available | ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR | phone support 24/7 (Live Representative) talk |
8.8 |
| jotform apps | Available | Available | Available | not provided | Jotform API | Available | SOC 2 Type II | 24/7 | 8.7 |
| Microsoft Power Apps | Available | Available | Limited | Available | rest, webapi | Available | ISO 27001,GDPR | Live Chat or Call Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. | 7.7 |
No-code software capabilities to consider when narrowing down your options
workflow automation
This functionality enables organizations to automate business processes within their organization. When conditions and triggers are established, the no-code program automates these activities, increasing efficiency and reducing the manual effort of business users.
app building
The no-code platform enables users to build mobile apps using a user-friendly interface, often using drag-and-drop capabilities. Thus, individuals with little or no coding skills can create apps that meet their needs.
A restaurant, for example, might develop an app to manage table reservations. They can create an interface that allows customers to select a date, time, and table, and the system will update restaurant availability in real time without writing code.
Customizable UI
Businesses can design their app’s user interface to reflect their brand identity and improve the user experience. This creates a consistent brand image across all digital touch points, potentially increasing customer loyalty and satisfaction.
AI/ML model
Some no-code platforms come with pre-built artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models. These models can be integrated into apps to provide advanced features and capabilities that can aid in decision making.
integration with other tools
No-code software often integrates with other tools and systems, allowing easy data transmission across platforms. This capability can help businesses develop a cohesive technology environment within their company.
offline functionality
Applications that can run offline can be built using some no-code platforms. As a result, users can access specific app functions even when they are not online, and any modifications or updates they make will be synced once they connect to the internet. This guarantees that even in places with poor internet connections, users can access and benefit from the software.
customer support
No-code platforms provide customer service to help consumers use the platform and troubleshoot any issues. This ensures that customers can effectively use the platform and resolve any issues and they may take the form of tutorials, a dedicated channel, live chat, email or phone support.
data security
In a no-code platform, data security is an important feature. Apps built on these platforms must have strong security measures in place to protect the personal information handled by them. This may necessitate secure user authentication and compliance with relevant data protection regulations. Data security ensures that all data associated with your company, as well as any data from users or customers, is kept safe and secure.
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Begum is Industry Analyst at AIMultiple. He has a bachelor’s degree from Bogazici University and specialized in sentiment analysis, survey research and content writing services.
